Address- Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Senior appointment- Competitive Total Package
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. This role is based in Finance, within the Operations Division at UNSW
This role sits within the Finance Business Partnering function at UNSW to deliver end-to-end finance services to our Faculties and Divisions and operates as central and trusted source for financial guidance and services.
This role reports to the Finance Business Partner for our Corporate Services and manages a team of Finance Analysts for the area.
Why your role matters:
The Finance Manager partners with stakeholders to deliver financial management and analysis to inform important decision making at UNSW. Working as part of the wider Finance Business Partnering function, you will manage a team of Analysts providing end to end finance services including financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for our corporate functions within our Operations Divisions, autonomously overseeing the day to day handing of the business operations of your team.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing overall financial operations of our corporate functions.
- Ensuring budgets are managed, variances analysed and risks mitigated in a timely manner.
- Providing compelling analyses, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
- Overseeing team data to identify, report on and manage financial risks and opportunities.
- Leading the financial planning, forecasting and management reporting processes.
Who you are: We’re looking for an experienced manager confident in leading a team of finance professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You’ll be practiced in pulling together compelling analysis and insights and comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders to support sound financial decision making. You’ll hold the following skills and experience:
- CA/CPA or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in higher education or a large corporate environment is highly beneficial.
- Strong leadership experience, able to mentor, develop and motivate a team.
- Extensive experience in complex financial management and control processes.
- Highly advanced communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in providing actionable operational advice and delivering financial services.
- An analytic thinker with ability or problem solve against a deadline whilst still ensuring high quality output.
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture: UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW-perks including:
- Flexible working (work from home, flexible hours)
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements including JB Hi Fi, Fitness Passport etc.
How to Apply: If providing leadership, financial guidance, collaboration across UNSW is of interest to you, submit your application online before Sunday 2 June 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application
Get in Touch: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant at UNSW, Sydney
***************@unsw.edu.auPlease apply directly through the website. Applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
